Where to go in autumn? TOP-5 beautiful routes
Autumn is a time when nature is filled with bright colors, and travel becomes especially attractive.
Here are some popular autumn routes that will allow you to enjoy the beauty of nature and cultural attractions.
The Ural Gem Ring
The Ural region is known for its rich cultural heritage, mineralogical riches and picturesque natural landscapes.
The route of the Great Ural Ring begins in ekaterinburg through key cities in the region, such as NevyanskNizhny Tagil, Kachkanar, Solikamsk, Usolye and perm. Here you can see the Ural mountains and mineralogical reserves, visit the first industrial plants of the region, explore traditional crafts and learn about local gems - emeralds, rare types of rock crystal and malachite.
One of the natural treasures of the Urals is the Zyuratkul National Park. The impregnable beauty of mountain ranges and northern lakes is really fascinating, which allows you not only to feel unity with nature, but also to take stunning photos.
It is also worth visiting the Taganai National Park, which is great for outdoor activities and long walks.
Silver necklace
The Silver Necklace is the name of an interregional tourism project that unites more than 11 subjects of the North-Western District of Russia. This project covers a vast area of the northwestern part of the country and offers more than 170 routes, making it ideal for a long autumn trip.
You can start your trip from ancient Russian cities, such as Veliky NovgorodGreat Lukes, Pskov. Exploring the western part of the Silver Ring, you can immerse yourself in the history of specific Rus and get acquainted with iconic historical monuments and amazing temple architecture. It is possible to continue the route to the north or east. St. Petersburg Or the Vologda region.
The Great Volga Road
The route of the Great Volga Road runs through the territory of the Volga District and covers cities that are historically connected with the northern part of the Great Silk Road. Travel can be made both by water and by land, but the main artery remains the Volga River.
The most popular route begins in Nizhny Novgorod and passes through CheboksaryBuranovo, Yoshkar-Olu. KazanSviyazhsk, ending in the city of Bolgar. This path covers several republics, allowing you to immerse yourself in the unique culture and climate of Tatarstan, Chuvashia and Udmurtia.
Autumn, with its temperate continental climate, makes travel comfortable, and cool October evenings are ideal for exploring the local cuisine.
The Eastern Ring of Russia
The Eastern Ring of Russia includes Yakutia, Buryatia, Trans-Baikal, Kamchatka, Primorsky and Khabarovsk Territory, as well as the Amur, Magadan and Sakhalin regions, the Jewish and Chukotka Autonomous Districts.
It is difficult to visit the entire Far East in one trip, so tourists usually choose one or more destinations. For example, you can go on the route "Three Far Eastern capitals", covering the Vladivostok. Khabarovsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Also interesting is the route to UNESCO World Heritage sites, which includes the Lena Pillars, Kamchatka volcanoes, Sikachi-Alyan petroglyphs and Lake Baikal.
The variety of flora and fauna of the Far East will surprise even the most experienced travelers. In the waters of Chukotka, more than 40 species of fish live, including ketah, pink salmon, sockeye and coronary. Rich marine fauna is also characteristic of Buryatia and Kamchatka, which makes fishing and sea hunting popular entertainment among tourists.
The Golden Ring of Karelia
This route covers the key tourist attractions of Karelia, such as Valaam Island, Kivach Reserve, Marcial Waters Resort, Ruskeal Waterfalls and ancient volcanoes. The ring route traditionally begins in St. Petersburg.
In autumn, the volcanoes of Karelia are not covered with snow, which allows you to see a variety of landscapes - from frozen lava to sand dunes and rocks. The forests of Karelia at this time of year fascinate with their flowers: rich greens of needles, fiery red leaves of aspen and golden crowns of birches. You can admire wildlife not only within the main points of the route, but also visit the Paanajärvi National Park and Vodlozero National Park - one of the largest wildlife reserves in the world.
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